MJF Returns, Crashes AEW World Title Picture – MJF made his long-awaited return during the Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite and Collision and wasted no time shaking up the AEW World Championship scene. Appearing during the contract signing involving AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland, and Hangman Page, MJF interrupted the segment and announced that he was officially executing his Casino Gauntlet contract. With that declaration, he inserted himself into the match at AEW Worlds End, turning the championship bout into a four-way.

During his promo, MJF addressed his time away from television and made it clear that his return was deliberate. He stated that he was cashing in now to respond directly to Hangman Page, who had previously accused him of being a coward. MJF rejected that label outright, saying his decision to step into the match alongside three top names was proof that he fears no one. He added that his goal was not just to win the title, but to hurt Hangman by defeating him and his two biggest rivals on the biggest stage possible.

MJF then shifted his focus to Samoa Joe, making it clear that their history remains unresolved. He reminded Joe that he still resents him for taking the AEW World Championship from him two years ago and claimed that the fans turned on him after that loss. MJF stated that legacies in wrestling are defined by the audience and that becoming an all-time great requires reclaiming the top prize.

Turning his attention to Swerve Strickland, MJF delivered one of his most inflammatory remarks of the night. He mocked Strickland with a controversial comparison, saying they shared similarities as “dogshit rappers who use too much baby oil.” MJF referenced their diverging career paths, claiming he became a star in AEW while Swerve went to WWE, where he “twerked for Top Dolla.” He acknowledged Swerve’s accomplishments in AEW but dismissed the idea that the company belonged to him.

Closing out his promo, MJF declared that AEW is his house and warned his rivals that “the rent is due.” The statement served as a clear message that he intends to reclaim the AEW World Championship.

MJF had been absent from AEW programming since All Out, where he lost a brutal Tables N Tacks match to Mark Briscoe. He originally earned his title opportunity by winning the Casino Gauntlet at All In. AEW President Tony Khan later clarified that the contract did not allow for an anytime cash-in and instead required one week’s notice, which MJF has now provided heading into Worlds End.

MJF Returns, Crashes AEW World Title Picture

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AEW Continental Classic Update After Holiday Bash – Wednesday’s three-hour Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite + Collision featured three important matches in the AEW Continental Classic as the tournament continues to move closer to its conclusion. With several competitors tightly packed in both leagues, every result is now playing a major role in shaping who advances.

The night opened with a Blue League matchup as former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defeated Roderick Strong. Strong entered the match already eliminated from contention in the Blue block, but he was still looking to play spoiler. Moxley, however, remained focused and secured the victory, keeping himself firmly in the hunt as the standings tighten near the top.

In the Gold League, PAC faced Kyle Fletcher in their first-ever singles match in AEW. PAC picked up the win, handing Fletcher his second straight loss in the tournament. With the victory, PAC moved into a crowded tie near the top of the Gold League. He now sits alongside Mike Bailey, Fletcher, and Kazuchika Okada, all locked at six points. The result further complicates an already competitive league where separation has been hard to find.

The final Continental Classic bout of the night returned to the Blue League, where Orange Cassidy earned a much-needed pinfall victory over Mascara Dorada. The win brought Cassidy to six points, tying him with Moxley. Both men now sit one point behind the league leaders, Konosuke Takeshita and Claudio Castagnoli, who remain on top with seven points each. With multiple matches still to come, the Blue League remains wide open.

Below are the updated AEW Continental Classic standings following Holiday Bash, reordered with the highest point totals listed first.

AEW Continental Classic Gold League Standings

• PAC – 6 points
• Mike Bailey – 6 points
• Kyle Fletcher – 6 points
• Kazuchika Okada – 6 points
• Kevin Knight – 3 points
• Jack Perry – 0 points

AEW Continental Classic Blue League Standings

• Konosuke Takeshita – 7 points
• Claudio Castagnoli – 7 points
• Orange Cassidy – 6 points
• Jon Moxley – 6 points
• Mascara Dorada – 3 points
• Roderick Strong – 0 points

More Continental Classic action is scheduled for this Saturday as the tournament continues.

Upcoming AEW Continental Classic Matches

• Gold League: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kevin Knight
• Gold League: Mike Bailey vs. Jack Perry

With the standings so close, these upcoming matches could have a major impact on who advances as AEW approaches the final stages of the Continental Classic.

AEW Continental Classic Update After Holiday Bash

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